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Illos compared with Kernsetzer
DetailIllos logo IllosKernsetzer logo Kernsetzer
What it doesAnimated illustrations for product sites that your coding agent can extend in the same style Book formatting software for self-publishers
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Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree: 30 small illustrations, no account needed. Individual Pro: $49 one time (save $40 at launch, regular price $89). Team: $249 one payment, covers up to 10 people. Pro includes 55 additional illustrations, toolkit, skills, and 1 year of updates. One-time purchase price to be announced before launch. Without a license, the software works with basic features indefinitely but exports carry a watermark.
Key features
  • 30 free spot illustrations with no account required
  • Three animation themes: Shader, HUD, and Isometric
  • React component or plain SVG export formats
  • Works with Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and other coding agents
  • Supports light and dark mode
  • Respects reduced motion preferences
  • Toolkit and skills for agent-generated illustrations
  • 55 additional Pro illustrations for sections and heroes
  • New themes released during update year at no extra cost
  • License tied to email with no subscription required
  • Supports Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Accepts Word and Markdown manuscripts
  • Generates print-ready PDF for KDP and IngramSpark
  • Creates EPUB 3 for ebook stores
  • Automatic layout of running heads and chapter openers
  • Professional typography with correct quotation marks and dashes
  • German language typography support
  • Works offline without requiring an account
  • Custom theme saving in licensed version
What makes it different
  • Agents draw new illustrations in your chosen style to prevent style drift
  • One-time payment model with all purchased content kept forever
  • Designed specifically for product pages: features, empty states, and docs
  • Usable in client work without resale restrictions
  • Three distinct visual themes for consistent branding
  • Runs natively on Windows, macOS and Linux while the best-known alternative only runs on Mac
  • Professional typography handling for both English and German
  • Offline desktop app with no account or cloud dependency required
  • One-time purchase model instead of subscription
  • Includes free tools for KDP formatting and quote/dash fixing
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)17 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)60
Citation Flow (Majestic)200
Referring domains (Majestic)120

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